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India-based provider of microfinance operations

Kolkata, IndiaFounded 2006Fintech
Valuation $50–100M Last recorded · 2023
Headcount 2–5k Current team size
Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding
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About Arohan Financial

Arohan Financial Services Limited operates as a Non-Banking Financial Company-Microfinance Institution (NBFC-MFI) in India, with a focus on serving populations in low-income states. The company was founded in 2006 by Shubhankar Sengupta and Vineet Rai and is headquartered in Kolkata. In 2012, Arohan became part of the Aavishkaar Group, a global organization that takes an entrepreneurship-based approach to development, which marked a significant turning point for the company. This acquisition was carried out by IntelleCash, a subsidiary of Intellecap, which acquired a majority stake in Arohan.

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Vineet Rai, also the founder of Aavishkaar Group, has a background in Forestry Management and extensive experience in social and venture investing. His journey began with a desire to assist Indians with limited access to financial services, a vision that has driven the growth of both Aavishkaar and Arohan. The company's business model is centered on providing financial services to low-income individuals and micro-enterprises. It generates revenue through interest and fees on its credit products and premiums from insurance offerings. The target clients are economically active individuals, primarily women, in underserved regions with an annual household income of INR 300,000 or less.

Arohan's product portfolio is diverse, encompassing both credit and insurance. Core credit products include 'Saral', a loan for women in low-income areas, and 'Bazaar', which provides working capital for small businesses. Loan amounts can range from ₹1,100 to ₹50,000, with tenures between 3 and 24 months. The company also offers MSME lending, with loans from ₹5 lakh to ₹1 crore, to POS-enabled merchants and online sellers. Additionally, Arohan provides supplementary products like solar, mobile, and sanitation loans. As a registered corporate agent with IRDAI, the company offers life and health insurance products, acting as a distributor for partner insurance companies.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2006
Headquarters
Kolkata, India
Employees
3,068
Open positions
3
Dealroom signal
50.1/100
Industry
Fintech
Sub-industry
Mortgages & Lending, Banking
Sector
Fintech, Sustainable Development Goals, Microfinance, Consumer Lending, financial inclusion
Client focus
b2b, b2c

Funding history

6 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
LATE VCOther financing Jun 2023 $24M $97M Investment Fund for Developing Countries ↗
LATE VCOther financing Mar 2023 $11M $44M FMO Entrepreneurial Development Bank ↗
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Growth signals

Arohan Financial website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Arohan Financial is 28K monthly website visits, up 12% over the last three months. Arohan Financial's team grew 5.2% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits28K 3-month web change+12% 1-year team growth+5.2%
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Investors

7 investors on the cap table

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Series A4 investors entered at this stage

  • Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
  • Maj Invest
  • Tano Capital
  • Aavishkaar Capital

Series B and later3 investors entered at this stage

  • British International Investment
  • FMO Entrepreneurial Development Bank
  • Investment Fund for Developing Countries
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
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3 countries with
team presence
🇮🇳 India99.7%
🇩🇰 Denmark0.2%
🇺🇸 United States0.1%
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Market sentiment

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